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Unexpected masterpieces and instant classics

By Sophia Albertie   Now that 2025 is a third of the way through, I wanted to take a moment to explore some of the best movies released this year. With that, I present to you my top five movies of...

College is a commitment for academics and emotion

By Kaliyah Green     College fosters a lot of commitment, personal growth and self-discovery. Behind every assignment turned in at 11:59 p.m. and every cup of coffee consumed to survive a 9 a.m. lecture, there are students navigating a whirlwind of...

Katy Perry launches, looks dumb doing it

By Kolin Kriner   Katy Perry went to space earlier this week, proclaiming we need to work to protect the Earth. So Perry, how exactly are you protecting the earth by pumping up carbon emissions for an 11-minute trip to space? That seems...

New Minecraft meal at McDonald’s delights palate

By Emma Deo   At participating McDonald's across the nation, customers can purchase the Minecraft Movie Meal, released April 1, in honor of “A Minecraft Movie” released in theaters on April 4.  The meal consists of either a 10 piece McNugget or...

Boredom leads to creativity, allow it to flow and flourish

By Kaliyah Green   Boredom might just be the secret ingredient to creativity. Boredom is often seen as something to be avoided. However, recent research and psychological theories suggest that boredom can play a role in sparking creativity.  When we engage in monotonous...

Phones cause distractions in schools

By Kaliyah Green   As technology continues to evolve, smartphones have become an inseparable part of daily life. In classrooms, however, their role is controversial—are they valuable learning tools or disruptive distractions? Cell phones can divert attention away from lessons, leading to...

‘M3GAN 2.0’ trailer looks terribly awesome

By Kolin Kriner   The “M3GAN 2.0” trailer is terribly ridiculous, and I am loving it. I am so glad that the creators took a look at “M3GAN,” realized how absolutely insane it was, and decided to drive the levels of insanity...

Yikes, new Kanye song with North and Diddy

By Kolin Kriner   Kanye is off his rocker once again, releasing a song not only featuring Sean “Diddy” Combs, but also his 11 year daughter. So let me get this straight: Diddy, the man who’s all over the media due to...

Spring breaks the spirits and work ethic of students

By Sophia Albertie   Spring is in the air at SUNY Plattsburgh, and students feel more unmotivated than ever before. From the change in daylight savings to the increased talk of final exams, academic  apathy is consuming students in droves during...

Streaming services are the new cable: high costs and ad block

By Kaliyah Green   Streaming services were supposed to be the escape from cable’s high costs and endless commercials.  Many platforms that were once ad-free have introduced tiered subscription models with ads at cheaper prices. Part of this shift is tied to the...
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